M to T Rearrangement : An Approach to Correct Webbed Neck Deformity
Joint Authors
McGraw, Margeaux
Murthy, Ananth S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
For the Noonan syndrome patient, the most concerning physical defect is often congenital webbing of the neck or pterygium colli.
We present a patient with pterygium colli and a low and laterally displaced nuchal hairline.
Since its description, various surgical approaches have been implemented to correct the deformity.
Previously reported posterior and lateral approaches have notable disadvantages with regard to hairline displacement and recurrence.
In order to address these disadvantages, a new surgical technique was used on this patient.
We have termed this technique an M to T rearrangement.
Using a lateral approach, the M and T incisions are made and the trapezial fascial web is directly visualized and able to be completely excised.
This prevents the recurrence seen with the use of posterior techniques.
Inferolateral displacement of hair-bearing skin can be removed with resection of the superior intervening triangle and improves the appearance of the low nuchal hairline.
The excision of excess skin along with the zig-zag closure also prevents postoperative scar contraction and recurrence.
An important effect of this technique is the prevention of anterior displacement of hair bearing skin.
M to T rearrangement is an effective technique for the correction of webbed neck deformities seen in Noonan and Turner syndromes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Murthy, Ananth S.& McGraw, Margeaux. 2014. M to T Rearrangement : An Approach to Correct Webbed Neck Deformity. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490194
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Murthy, Ananth S.& McGraw, Margeaux. M to T Rearrangement : An Approach to Correct Webbed Neck Deformity. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490194
American Medical Association (AMA)
Murthy, Ananth S.& McGraw, Margeaux. M to T Rearrangement : An Approach to Correct Webbed Neck Deformity. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490194
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490194